Levels of Progression
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Foundation
Level
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Intermediate
Level
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Proficiency
Level
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Pupils interact and convey simple messages.
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Pupils interact fluently using appropriate register for a limited range of
social contexts.
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Pupils maintain effective communication, using appropriate register for a wide
range of social contexts.
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Pupils interact using basic vocabulary and comprehensible, but not necessarily
accurate, syntax.
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Pupils interact using a broad range of vocabulary and simple syntactic
structures accurately.
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Pupils interact using rich vocabulary and complex syntactic structures
accurately.
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Benchmarks for the Domain of Social Interaction
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Pupils will meet the standard for the domain of social interaction when they:
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Proficiency
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ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics and everyday situations,
such as family, school, personal interests
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ask and answer questions about general topics, such as current events, future
plans
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ask and answer questions on a wide range of general topics, such as social and
global issues
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express feelings, likes and dislikes
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express personal wishes and opinions
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express ideas and opinions, providing in-depth explanations
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interact for purposes such as giving directions, making requests
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interact for purposes such as agreeing and disagreeing, giving instructions,
complimenting, giving advice
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interact for purposes such as persuading
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engage in short conversations
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engage in longer conversations
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engage in extended conversations, using language to suit context, audience and
purpose
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give and receive short messages in writing, such as notes, invitations
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give and receive information in writing, such as postcards, letters, email
messages
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